Century College

https://www.century.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,475

3.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$10,403

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

7,646

38.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

21%

154 Graduates

About

Century College is a higher education institution located in Washington County, MN. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Century College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (434 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (100 degrees), and Dental Assisting (54 degrees).

In 2022, 2,113 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Century College. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,292 degrees), 3.44 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (376 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Century College is $5,475, which is $−2,637 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Century College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1792 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Century College is $5,475, which is $2,637 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,403.

In 2022, 64% of undergraduate students attending Century College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,475

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Century College was $5,475. The cost of tuition at Century College is $−2,637 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Century College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,403

2022 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Century College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,403. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Century College grew by 4.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Century College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,142

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Century College was of $7,142 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Century College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Century College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.54% with respect to 2021, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Century College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Century College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1792 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Century College had a total enrollment of 7,646 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Century College is 2,921 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,725. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Century College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Century College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.2% White, 18.9% Asian, 12.9% Black or African American, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 0.353% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0654% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Century College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26%), followed by White Male (23.4%) and Asian Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

38.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Century College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,646 students. The full-time enrollment at Century College is 2,921 and the part-time enrollment is 4,725. This means that 38.2% of students enrolled at Century College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Century College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Century College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Century College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Century College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,835 enrolled students
Asian
1,448 enrolled students
Black or African American
990 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Century College is 50.2% White, 18.9% Asian, 12.9% Black or African American, 9.27% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 0.353% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0654% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 190 students (2.48%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 401 more women than men received degrees from Century College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Century College is white (1,292 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (376 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Century College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (434 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (100 degrees) and Dental Assisting (54 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Century College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (118 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (434 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Century College are Registered nurses (1,428,112 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (207,266 people), Other managers (206,475 people), Medical & health services managers (168,403 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (143,884 people).

The most specialized majors at Century College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (118 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (434 degrees), Health (726 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (99 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Century College are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Century College are Mechanical Technologies (195 degrees awarded), Protective Services (118 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (434 degrees), Health (726 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (99 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Century College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,579,613 people), Elementary & secondary schools (552,583 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (361,437 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,057 people), and Outpatient care centers (277,637 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Century College.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
434 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Century College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 434 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Century College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

856

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,257

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 856 degrees were awarded to men at Century College, which is 0.681 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,257).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Century College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 164 degrees were awarded to men at Century College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.607 times less than the 270 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 270 degrees were awarded to men at Century College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 164 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 11% of students graduating from Century College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (31.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Century College is Female and White (31.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.649% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,292 degrees awarded
Asian
376 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
150 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Century College is white (1,292 degrees awarded). There were 3.44 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (376 degrees).

1.47% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
731 degrees awarded
White Male
561 degrees awarded
Asian Female
233 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Century College is white female (731 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (561 degrees).

Operations

Century College has an endowment valued at nearly $4.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 69k (1.6%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Century College had a total salary expenditure of 80.8M. Century College employs 137 Instructors. Most academics at Century College are Female Instructor (74), and Male Instructor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Century College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$4.3M

2022 Endowment

12.6%

decline from 2021

Century College has an endowment valued at about $4.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Century College declined 12.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $908k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Century College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.2M

2022 Salaries

0.575%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Century College paid a median of $38.2M in salaries, which represents 47.3% of their overall expenditure ($80.8M) and a 0.575% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.17% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.853% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.5M

Instructional Salaries

137

Number of Employees

In 2022, Century College paid a total of $10.5M to 137 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

137 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Century College was Instructor with 137 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Century College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Century College was Female Instructor with 74 employees, and Male Instructor with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Century College.

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